TRUTH IS OUT TORSTEN!
Pre-97 Alliance’s response to Torsten Bell and the attitude of parent companies to pensions trustee requests. Also our response to the recent statements from the Society of Pension Professionals’ (SPP).
Activity over September and October
HPPA and the Pre-97 Alliance members created several important high-profile events throughout September and October. It began with Patricia & David Carson contacting Elaine Stewart, the Labour MP for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock right after her election in July 2024.
Bracknell MP pushes for a fair deal for pensioners | Bracknell News
Bracknell News October 2024 – Peter Swallow MP calls for Pension Justice.
Westminster dialogue with Torsten Bell
HPPA Event – Portcullis House (9th September)
We give evidence to the Work & Pensions Select Committee
Patricia Kennedy (HPPA), Caroline Emery (AMEX) & Jonathan Popper (BPPG) give evidence to the Work & Pensions Select Committee on 22 October 2025
i Paper news article
The link below is to an article in the iPaper by Adam Forrest. It is behind a firewall but you will find the text below.
Please make sure your MP knows about the invitation to the event at the House of Lords on 29 Oct. Details follow –
Invitation The leaders of the Pre-97 Pension Justice Alliance, representing the 50000, would like to speak with you informally about their situation. Sponsored by Lord Bryn Davies of Brixton, they are holding an informal event on Wednesday 29 October in Committee Room 4 of the Palace of Westminster from 5 to 6.30 pm. Committee Room 4 […]
How to keep up with the campaign: as easy as 1,2,3!
You may have noticed that the pace of the campaign has accelerated. As Pensions
Schemes Bill 255 continues its path through Parliament, with an expected vote by
the end of the 2025, we are making and taking every opportunity possible for Pre-97
pension justice.
We delivered the evidence on 22 October
Pat Kennedy delivered oral evidence to the Work & Pensions Select Committee on 22 Oct.